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Prothrombin

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Noun

1. factor ii, prothrombin

a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin

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Prothrombin

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noun
biochemistry
a zymogen found in blood that gives rise to thrombin on activation
See also phylloquinone

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Prothrombin

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noun
a factor in the blood plasma that combines with calcium to form thrombin during blood clotting: it is a precursor of thrombin and is synthesized by the liver in the presence of vitamin K

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Prothrombin

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n.
A plasma protein that is converted into thrombin during blood clotting.

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